Bad Dog, Good Dog: Loving A Dog Named Chance

    Photo of Chance in his prime courtesy of The New York Times

We totally fell in love with this essay published just a few days ago in The NY Times. It's not only beautifully written, it does what good writing ought to do: take a specific story particular to you and make it resonate with a larger audience. Here the author, Rachel Maizes, takes us on her journey with a "bad" dog named Chance-through love lost and gained, and while both inevitably grow older. Maizes says: I try to be gentle with Chance, hoping when the time comes others will be gentle with me. When I catch myself tugging his leash, I remind myself these are his last days and to enjoy them."

We hope you enjoy this glorious piece of writing as much as we have.

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Helping Your Pet Age Gracefully

 Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, shares her tips for promoting the graceful aging of your beloved canine as they cross the seven year threshold, in this excellent article published just a few days ago on AOL Healthy Living.
(Question to self and readers: Why is the word "Pet' in the title, when the article focusses exclusively on dogs?)

Anyway, Dr. Becker discusses five different types of aging ( arthritis, cataracts, constipation, tooth and gum disease, and senility) common in dogs over the age of seven, and what you can do to help support your dog's "health, mental status and quality of life" as he or she ages. Read the full article here: www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-karen-becker/dogs-aging_b_908472.html.

By the way, just in case you're wondering what a "proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian" really means, the note at the end of the article explains that, too!

And speaking of caring for your pets, no matter their age, we wanted to call your attention to a request for help from our dear blogging friend, Asta . Please check out this Facebook page link and see what you can do to help Lola, who's in need of major surgery.

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